OpenIV AlternativesModding Apps like OpenIV

OpenIV is described as 'Popular modding tool for Rockstar games biggest hits like Grand Theft Auto V, Grand Theft Auto IV and Max Payne 3. Originally created for GTA IV, the developing of the tool began back in 2008 and actively continues ever since' and is a Modding app. There are more than 10 alternatives to OpenIV for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Flathub and Flatpak apps. The best OpenIV alternative is Nexus Mods, which is free. Other great apps like OpenIV are Vortex, Mod Organizer 2, r2modman and Limo.

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  1. Nexus Mods icon
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    The Nexus Sites are a large network of community driven websites that support the free and open sharing of video game mods and downloadable content in a welcoming environment. Our focus is on providing simple yet powerful tools that make sharing game mods a pain-free and...

    22 Nexus Mods alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Linux

    Nexus Mods Features

    1.  Moddable
    2.  DRM Free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Mods

    Nexus Mods VS OpenIV

     
    • Nexus Mods is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Linux alternative to OpenIV.

    • Nexus Mods is the most popular free alternative to OpenIV.

    • Nexus Mods is Free and ProprietaryOpenIV is also Free and Proprietary
  2. Vortex icon
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    Vortex is the new, modern mod manager from Nexus Mods. It is designed to make modding your game as simple as possible for new users, while still providing enough control for more experienced veterans of the modding scene.

    12 Vortex alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Vortex Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Mods

    Vortex VS OpenIV

     
    • Vortex is the most popular Open Source alternative to OpenIV.

    • Vortex is Free and Open SourceOpenIV is Free and Proprietary
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    Mod Organizer 2 (MO2) is a tool for managing mod collections of arbitrary size. It is specifically designed for people who like to experiment with mods and thus need an easy and reliable way to install and uninstall them.

    10 Mod Organizer 2 alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Mod Organizer 2 Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Virtual filesystem

    Mod Organizer 2 VS OpenIV

     
  4. r2modman icon
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    A simple and easy to use mod manager for several games using Thunderstore.

    14 r2modman alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    r2modman Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required

    r2modman VS OpenIV

     
  5. Limo icon
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    Limo is a general-purpose mod manager for games and other applications. Built-in support for the Load Order Optimization Tool (LOOT) allows modding various Bethesda titles such as Skyrim or Fallout 4.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  QT Based

    Limo VS OpenIV

     
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    Hedge Mod Manager is an easy-to-use tool that helps you install and manage game mods for Sonic games on PC.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • SteamOS

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode

    Hedge Mod Manager VS OpenIV

     
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    Kortex Mod Manager (KMM) is a mod-manager that uses a virtual file system (VFS) to isolate mods to provide simple resolution of conflicts between mods, clean installation and uninstallation.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Kortex Mod Manager Features

    1.  Virtual filesystem
    2.  Mods

    Kortex Mod Manager VS OpenIV

     
  8. ModLand icon
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    Here you can find thousands of user created content for games - mods, like custom vehicles, maps, also tutorials, cheats and news about the latest games.

    21 ModLand alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    ModLand Features

    1.  Mods

    ModLand VS OpenIV

     
  9. Rust4Diva icon
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    Cross-platform mod manager for Project Diva Mega Mix+ Supports in app mod downloads. One click downloads from gamebanana.com. (supported on Linux/Steam Deck, and Windows).

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking

    Rust4Diva VS OpenIV

     
  10. Schaken-Mods icon
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    A place focused on the whole community. Post your work, you have COMPLETE control over it (Delete it, hide it, ect.) and has more integration with more social media outlets than any other Gaming Mods site. The community is tied to discord also!.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Schaken-Mods Features

    1.  Mods
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Moddable
    4.  Interactive tutorials
    5.  Embedded media

    Schaken-Mods VS OpenIV

     
  11. Stardrop icon
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    Stardrop is an open-source, cross-platform mod manager for the game Stardew Valley. It is built using the Avalonia UI framework.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Mac
    • Windows

    Stardrop VS OpenIV

     
    • Stardrop is the most popular Mac alternative to OpenIV.

    • Stardrop is Free and Open SourceOpenIV is Free and Proprietary
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    Free open source tool that can extract difference between two folders contents into another folder. example: 'moded game files' with 'original game files' to extract 'mod files' and 'deleted.

    6 TECNO Mod Extractor alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TECNO Mod Extractor Features

    1.  Mods

    TECNO Mod Extractor VS OpenIV

     
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